CVE-2018-8575 Memory corruption in Microsoft Project
Remote code execution via improper memory handling in Microsoft Project allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8575?
CVE-2018-8575 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office 365 Proplus, published on 14 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Project, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Project Server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8575?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office 365 Proplus, Microsoft Project.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8575?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8575 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-8575 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8575 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office 365 Proplus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3w6-wp45-9wrf.